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DU56 GWF

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 GWF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 101,367 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 97,884 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre warning light on

Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 92,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front engine bed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,637 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,446 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 76,445 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint outer joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working nearside lamp (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load pulls out under light load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,315 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint borderline

Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint borderline

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 49,470 miles

O/S/F strut slightly damp

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,334 miles

N/S rear brake disc inner face corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 42,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S rear brake disc inner face corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,812 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 24,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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DU56 GWF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 65,485 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU56 GWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU56 GWF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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